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Family Day Transit Service
VICTORIA – BC Transit and the Victoria Regional Transit Commission wish all of their customers a happy Family Day. This new statutory holiday falls on the second Monday in February and will affect transit schedules. On February 11, 2013, Victoria Regional Transit will operate on a Saturday schedule with no late night runs on routes...
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Langford Leigh Road Service Change
VICTORIA – Effective June 15, 2013, BC Transit is permanently rerouting four runs in the West Shore. The rerouting is expected to take place at approximately 6 p.m. on June 15 as the City of Langford opens its new interchange on the Trans-Canada Highway at Leigh Road. Routes #56 Florence Lake, #57 Millstream, #57X Langford...
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BC Transit Buses Hit by Suspected Pellet Gun Fire
VICTORIA – BC Transit is working in conjunction with Sooke RCMP after buses were struck by what investigators believe are pellets from an air gun. The five incidents – from October 31 to November 5, 2013 – occurred between 5 pm – 8 pm on Sooke Road or West Coast Road. There have been no...
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BC Transit and COPE Local 378 Reach Tentative Agreement
VICTORIA – BC Transit and the Canadian Office and Professional Employees (COPE) Local 378 are pleased to announce they have reached a tentative agreement for a two year deal. COPE Local 378 represents approximately 120 BC Transit employees; including planners and schedulers along with marketing, depot and logistics staff. Ratification of the agreement by both...
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BC Transit and Canada Day
VICTORIA – BC Transit encourages everyone to make the safe and sustainable transportation choice on Canada Day. Whether you are attending a small family gathering or checking out the Island’s largest celebration in Victoria’s Inner Harbour, take transit and leave driving and parking worries at home. BC Transit will be operating at Saturday service levels...
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Your Transit, Your Say
VICTORIA – Help the Victoria Regional Transit Commission strike a balance between the price you pay to ride the bus and the amount of property tax you contribute to run BC Transit. The VRTC is looking to set fare rates for the next three years. You are encouraged to phone, email or complete an online...
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Holiday Stuff the Bus
VICTORIA – BC Transit and its employees need your help to Stuff the Bus with food and toys for the Mustard Seed Food Bank, 1UP the Single Parent Resource Centre and the Sidney Lions Club. Stuff the Bus will be held on December 15, 2012 at the Safeway parking lot in the Tillicum Centre and...
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Free Rides for Military Members Past and Present
VICTORIA – The Victoria Regional Transit Commission and BC Transit are offering free rides on Remembrance Day to military personnel in uniform and to customers with Army, Navy or Air Force Association cards. The free service applies on November 11, 2013 and is a small gesture to honour the many sacrifices of the men and...
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Fare Advisory
VICTORIA – Effective April 1, 2012 BC Transit riders can expect a modest increase in monthly passes for adults, handyDART users, college students, seniors and youth. This is the last of a three year annual increase that was approved by the Victoria Regional Transit Commission in 2010. A monthly pass for both adults and handyDART...
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Transit Driver Appreciation Day
VICTORIA _ Tomorrow is Transit Driver Appreciation Day. BC Transit is celebrating on March 18, 2014 by saluting some of the extraordinary men and women who go the extra mile (kilometer) to safely provide exceptional customer service. Why March 18? It is believed to be the debut of transit services in Paris in 1662. For...